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SUMMARY:Homes & Hygiene in Marvellous Smellbourne
DESCRIPTION:Those of us living in modern Western cities mostly take personal hygiene for granted. We have access to abundant fresh (and safe) water\, more varieties of soap and other cleaning products then we can possibly need and easy access to a bathroom on a daily basis. Indeed\, the average home in Australia in 2023 apparently had 2.6 bathrooms. That is almost one each! But imagine if we had none of these things. What would daily life be like? \nJoin Margaret Anderson as she examines the grubby realities of life in Melbourne before 1900\, and then charts the changes that the twentieth century brought to homes and hygiene.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/homes-hygiene-in-marvellous-smellbourne/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T021002Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T021002Z
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SUMMARY:Old Treasury Building: Public Tour (October 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. \nThis monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions\, including the beautiful building. See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public\, including the Executive Council Chamber. This historic room is where the Governor of Victoria has met for over 160 years to sign legislation into law. Find out more about Melbourne’s fascinating gold rush past! \nView original plans by Old Treasury Building architect John James Clark\, exclusively available on a tour!
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/old-treasury-building-public-tour-october-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T140000
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SUMMARY:Material Histories: Collision: Fashion and Fabrics
DESCRIPTION:We live surrounded by material things. Some are mundane and utilitarian\, others exotic objects of desire\, but all our belongings have something to say about who we are and how we live. Objects reflect both culture and history. Individually and collectively\, they shape our lives\, link us to others and connect us to the past. Yet objects are often strangely absent from accounts of past lives. This seminar series aims to unpack some of the stories that objects can tell about the present and about the past.  We also hope to provide a forum for discussion for those of us interested in material histories. We aim to cast the net widely\, with no limitations on either time or space. \nHow does fabric define a designer? Hartnell of Melbourne used expensive French lace in their winning design for the 1963 Gown of the Year\, while Jenny Bannister’s use of recycled materials made her a counter-culture rebel! This talk will look at two eras of Melbourne fashion\, the 1960s and the emerging youth market demanding modern styles\, and the 1970s\, a time of experimentation and a turn towards unconventional materials. \nFirst speaker:\nGown of the Year 1963\nJess Curtain\, Brighton Historical Society \nIt took 300 hours and 3\,000 pounds to create\, the imported French lace stitched by hand and embellished with thousands of glistening beads. Designed by Lorna White for Hartnell of Melbourne\, the winning 1963 Gown of the Year is both a stunning work of craftsmanship and a snapshot of a particular time in Melbourne fashion—a time when Flinders Lane was still the bustling heart of Australia’s rag trade\, with many businesses owned by Jewish migrant families\, and high-end fashion houses were able to splash lavish resources on a single showpiece. But by 1963\, a new youth market was emerging\, demanding modern and affordable styles\, and labels like Hartnell would be forced to adapt. \n  \nSecond speaker:\nJenny Bannister: punk icon and fashion trailblazer\nDorela Gerardi\, Museums Victoria \nJenny Bannister is one of Australia’s most iconic fashion designers. Emerging in the late 1970s\, her clothes during this period are marked by material experimentation and a counter-culture rebellion that signify the spirit of the times. From fabric remnants and material detritus\, Jenny created clothes that were unconventional\, experimental\, exuberant\, and exciting. Today\, Jenny’s early commitment to material reclamation and reuse positions her a trailblazer of upcycled fashion. Critically\, her work maintains a powerful resonance in contemporary fashion and its efforts to address the concerns of sustainability in design. \nDorela is currently the Curator\, Jenny Bannister Collection at Museums Victoria. She also has extensive experience working as Collections Manager in the museum and local government sectors. Her early career was in fashion and costume design with a focus on creating hand-printed custom pieces. \n  \nMaterial Histories is presented by Old Treasury Building in partnership with Deakin University and Australian Catholic University. \n  \n‘Collision: Fashion and Fabrics’ is presented as part of the Melbourne Fashion Week Independent Program.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/material-histories-collision-fashion-and-fabrics/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free,Material Histories
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260906T231802Z
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SUMMARY:Light it Red for Dyslexia 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ask any dyslexic about their school experience and they will tell you about the gut wrenching fear of receiving back their school work covered in red crosses and comments. When Light it Red started in 2015\, it was about taking back the power of that colour to raise awareness. The colour influenced our name Code Read (pronounced RED) Dyslexia Network. Red is disruptive and cannot be ignored but it also highlights the urgency of the situation. In effect we wanted to say that it is time to stop sweeping this important issue under the carpet and take action. \nCode REaD Dyslexia Network’s annual  ‘Light it Red for Dyslexia’ campaign\, designed to Raise Dyslexia Awareness by lighting significant monuments\, buildings and landmarks RED during Dyslexia Awareness Month each October. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/light-it-red-for-dyslexia-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTSTAMP:20260831T023419Z
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SUMMARY:World Meningitis Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Since 2009\, people worldwide have united on World Meningitis Day to call for a future free from this devastating disease. Today\, co-ordinated by Meningitis Research Foundation\, it’s now the world’s largest day of action on meningitis. \nMeningitis is the swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord (the meninges). It can affect anyone\, anywhere at any time. Meningitis is largely preventable\, but people still die in less than 24 hours. This is why we must act now to defeat it. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit purple from sunset to sunrise for this event.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-meningitis-day-2026-2/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
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SUMMARY:World Meningitis Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Meningitis Day is an international day to raise awareness of Meningitis and supports the CoMO (Confederation of Meningitis Organizations) Global Road Map to defeat Meningitis by 2030. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-meningitis-day-2026/2026-10-05/1/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260901T012311Z
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SUMMARY:Global Dysautonomia Awareness Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:October 2026 marks Dysautonomia International’s 15th Global Dysautonomia Awareness Month campaign. \nEach year building and monument owners are asked to light up the night sky turquoise for Dysautonomia Awareness Month\nOn Friday October 2nd\, the world joins to ‘Turn the Town Turquoise’. \nDysautonomia Dysautonomia (pronounced dis-oughta’-no-me-uh) is an umbrella term that includes many different diseases of the autonomic nervous system. Over 70 million people worldwide live with a form of dysautonomia. The autonomic nervous system controls all of the involuntary functions of the body\, like heart rate\, blood pressure\, digestion\, and temperature control. Some forms of dysautonomia are mild\, while others are fatal\, but all forms of dysautonomia can be very debilitating. People with dysautonomia often suffer for years undiagnosed\, due to a lack of awareness. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in turquoise for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/global-dysautonomia-awareness-month-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260831T020736Z
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SUMMARY:Global ITP Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare autoimmune bleeding disorder. It causes the body’s immune system to destroy platelets and/or limits the production of new platelets. This affects the blood’s ability to clot. \nITP can occur at any age. It affects both children and adults. The specific cause isn’t known. There is no cure. The number of people with ITP at any given time in Australia and New Zealand is approximately 9.5 per 100\,000. \n2026 will be the 11th year that Global ITP Awareness Week has been held internationally. ITP Awareness Week (21–27 September 2026) is a designated week during which individuals worldwide come together to raise public awareness of the rare autoimmune disease\, immune thrombocytopenia\, and to spotlight the ITP patient experience. \nAs part of the #LightUp4ITP campaign\, landmarks across Australia and New Zealand will light up Purple to support those living with ITP. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/global-itp-awareness-week-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260911T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260722T054032Z
CREATED:20260722T020336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T054032Z
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SUMMARY:Material Histories: Wearable Protest
DESCRIPTION:We live surrounded by material things. Some are mundane and utilitarian\, others exotic objects of desire\, but all our belongings have something to say about who we are and how we live. Objects reflect both culture and history. Individually and collectively\, they shape our lives\, link us to others and connect us to the past. Yet objects are often strangely absent from accounts of past lives. This seminar series aims to unpack some of the stories that objects can tell about the present and about the past.  We also hope to provide a forum for discussion for those of us interested in material histories. We aim to cast the net widely\, with no limitations on either time or space. \nFirst speaker:\nWhy are we dropping Holt on Hanoi? How the creation and wearing of protest badges underpinned anti-Vietnam protest\nDr Hannah Viney\nThe Vietnam War and conscription was one of the most divisive debates during Harold Holt’s brief time as Prime Minister\, so it’s no wonder his name appears on many creative protest badges from the 1960s. Protest badges have been around for a long time\, but the number exploded during the Vietnam War years. This talk will ask why badges became such a popular protest tactic during the war\, and what studying these badges can tell us about the daily realities of activism.\nDr Hannah Viney is a history consultant and museum professional who specialises in Australian social and cultural history\, with a particular interest in the intersections between Cold War politics and gender history. \nSecond speaker:\nSubverting Femininity: Sewing Activist Aprons\nMargaret Anderson\nIf we think about wearable protest\, many of us will think first of t-shirts. Now produced in huge numbers\, t-shirts with political slogans are created in support of a bewildering range of causes\, across the entire political spectrum. Many are gender neutral. But there is an older history of protest garments\, dating to the early-twentieth century in Australia. Some\, like protest aprons\, were everyday\, feminine garments\, recast as activist objects. In this guise they both challenged and subverted traditional gender roles.\nMargaret Anderson is Director of the Old Treasury Building. A public historian\, she researches and writes on Victorian history\, women’s history\, the history and demography of the family and the practice of public history. \nMaterial Histories is presented by Old Treasury Building in partnership with Deakin University and Australian Catholic University.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/material-histories-wearable-protest/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free,Material Histories
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260722T020735Z
CREATED:20260722T020735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T020735Z
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SUMMARY:International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:This September we’re lighting up red for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month. \nFASD is the leading preventable developmental disability in Australia\, which occurs due to prenatal alcohol exposure. People with FASD can experience challenges such as physical and emotional developmental delay; impaired speech and language development; learning problems\, such as issues with memory and attention; and difficulty controlling behaviour. \n#FASD #RedShoesRock \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/international-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-awareness-day-3/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260514T013134Z
CREATED:20260514T013134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T013134Z
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SUMMARY:Wear it Purple Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wear it Purple Day (WIPD) was founded in 2010 in a global response to many rainbow youth taking their lives after being bullied and harassed as a result of a lack of acceptance of their sexuality or gender identification.\nWIPD\, is a day to show support\, awareness\, and inclusiveness to our young rainbow youth. Is an opportunity to show that we value our ‘Rainbow Youth’ and their mental health matters.\nShowing a visual sign of support and understanding\, by wearing purple. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/wear-it-purple-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260722T020940Z
CREATED:20260722T020940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T020940Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Injury Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Each year a week in August is dedicated to raising awareness for brain injury awareness week.\nLocations across Australia light up purple and gold to highlight this event. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple and blue for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/brain-injury-awareness-week-2/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260629T005710Z
CREATED:20260629T005710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T005710Z
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SUMMARY:World Fragile X Day
DESCRIPTION:World Fragile X Day is 22 July. This day is celebrated in many countries around the world including Australia.\nSince 2016 Fragile X Association of Australia has invited significant landmarks across Australia to illuminate “ORANGE” on this day\, orange being the signature colour for Fragile X in Australia. \nFragile X syndrome is a genetic condition which is the leading cause of inherited intellectual disability. Thousands of families (around 90\,000 Australians) are impacted by Fragile X in some way – as carriers of the gene mutation that causes Fragile X syndrome\, or living with Fragile X syndrome. Fragile X conditions remain\, unfortunately\, frequently under-recognised and often misdiagnosed. Late diagnosis delays the opportunity to put in place the appropriate treatments and care which will secure the best life outcomes for those affected. \nIn supporting Light Up for Fragile X\, regional and metropolitan communities are acknowledging the families and individuals who are living with Fragile X syndrome and actively raising public awareness of this disability. \n#WorldFragileXDay \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in orange for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-fragile-x-day-3/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260615T013200Z
CREATED:20260615T013200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T013200Z
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SUMMARY:World Sickle Cell Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Sickle Cell Day 2026 is observed on June 19 to raise global awareness about Sickle Cell Disease and support affected individuals and families. The day was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2008 to highlight SCD as a global public health concern and to encourage early diagnosis\, better treatment\, and ongoing research. \nSCD is a hereditary blood disorder that affects hemoglobin in red blood cells\, causing them to take on a crescent or sickle shape. These abnormal cells can block blood flow\, leading to severe pain\, anaemia\, organ damage\, and increased risk of infections. Early diagnosis\, access to quality healthcare\, and community awareness are essential for improving health outcomes and quality of life for those living with the condition. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-sickle-cell-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260604T225333Z
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SUMMARY:World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations General Assembly\, in its resolution 66/127\, designated 15 June as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).\nWEAAD is celebrated each year\, globally\, providing an opportunity for communities to stand together against the abuse\, mistreatment and neglect of older people. \nElder abuse comes in many forms. It can be financial\, emotional\, psychological\, physical\, sexual\, or social. Elder abuse can occur once\, or many times and can vary in severity from subtle through to extreme. It can include one or a combination of the different types of abuse.\nMost often\, elder abuse is carried out by someone known to the older person\, with two thirds of abusers being an adult child. Abusers can also be other family members\, relatives\, or friends.\nElder abuse affects people of all genders and all walks of life. The abuse\, however\, disproportionately affects women – two-thirds of people seeking help from SRV are women.\nCulturally and Linguistically Diverse communities\, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and LGBTQI+ communities are additionally vulnerable\, as are older people living in rural and regional communities. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-weaad/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260514T010141Z
CREATED:20260514T010141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T010141Z
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SUMMARY:National LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Creation of the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day in 2020\, was the first time in history that an awareness day was formed to highlight domestic\, family and intimate partner violence and abuse occurring in LGBTQ+ communities.\nHeld annually on May 28\, LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day’s focus is in helping end violence and abuse within LGBTQ communities by increasing visibility and understanding\, and giving hope and courage to victims and survivors. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in rainbow for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/national-lgbtq-domestic-violence-awareness-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTSTAMP:20260526T064843Z
CREATED:20260526T062048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T064843Z
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SUMMARY:In honour of the passing of Neale Daniher AO
DESCRIPTION:In tribute to Neale Daniher AO\, landmark buildings across Melbourne and Victoria will be lit up in blue tonight. \nNeale rose to fame as a player with the Essendon Football Club and as a coach with Melbourne Football Club. He went on to achieve national acclaim as a health campaigner in his fight against motor neurone disease. In 2025\, Neale was named Australian of the Year\, in recognition of his outstanding advocacy and fundraising in the fight against MND. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in blue for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/in-honour-of-the-passing-of-neale-daniher-ao/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022539Z
CREATED:20260407T022459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T022539Z
UID:10000236-1779620400-1779624000@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:The Constitution\, the Governor and Royal Assent (Law Week 2026)
DESCRIPTION:They say if you don’t remember your past\, you are doomed to repeat it. But how much to we remember about our past? And is it still relevant? \nThe Australian Constitution was drafted about 130 years ago. There have been eight amendments to it since\, the last one in 1977. It rules many parts of the way we are governed. But what is included? And crucially\, what is excluded? \nThe roles of Governor-General and state Governor are enshrined in that Constitution. They are the final word on whether a law is legal! The Governor of Victoria and the Executive Council have met in the Old Treasury Building for over 160 years! The Governor-General and the federal Executive Council also met in the building for a time after Federation. Every law passed in Victoria since 1862 has become an Act in the Old Treasury Building with the granting of Royal Assent. This crucial last step cannot occur without it. On this tour you will visit that room\, still in use today\, and discuss the role of the Old Treasury Building in our democratic past\, present and future. \nIn this special presentation of our regular public tour\, presented as part of Victoria’s Law Week\, discover the Constitution\, the Governor and Royal Assent\, but also the way in which ‘direct democracy’ can influence law makers.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/the-constitution-the-governor-and-royal-assent-2/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260514T005545Z
CREATED:20260514T005545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T005545Z
UID:10000241-1779062400-1779148799@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:World NF Awareness Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Each year hundreds of world-famous buildings\, bridges\, and architectural icons participate in the Shine a Light on NF campaign\, showing their support in the global fight against NF by lighting up in blue and green\, the official colors of the NF cause. \nNF refers to a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. NF includes neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and all types of schwannomatosis (SWN)\, including NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN)\, formerly known as neurofibromatosis type 2\, or NF2. NF impacts everyone differently and may lead to blindness\, deafness\, bone abnormalities\, disfigurement\, learning challenges\, disabling pain\, or cancer. \nLaunched by the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) in 2014 to increase public awareness of NF\, the Shine a Light on NF campaign has grown substantially over the years.\nShine a Light on NF is a global campaign! \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in blue and green for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-nf-awareness-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260513T233058Z
CREATED:20260513T233058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T233058Z
UID:10000240-1778976000-1779062399@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) Day is recognised internationally on May 17 each year. \nFounded in 2004\, this day aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against lesbian\, gay\, bi\, trans and queer (LGBTIQ+) people and to drive positive change to build LGBTIQ+ inclusion. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in rainbow for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/idahobit-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260513T232932Z
CREATED:20260513T232932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T232932Z
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SUMMARY:Apraxia Awareness Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Today we are lighting up BLUE for Apraxia Awareness Day (May 14th). \nApraxia can affect children from birth (childhood apraxia of speech) or can be acquired in childhood/adulthood due to a brain injury/stroke/degenerative condition.\nChildhood Apraxia of Speech is a lifelong motor speech disorder that affects 1-2 in 1000 children. \nCommunication is a basic human right and everyone deserves a voice! \n#goblue4apraxia #apraxiaawarenessday2026 #keystocommunicatesp #aleias_aim #apraxiaawareness \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in blue for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/apraxia-awareness-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260220T003729Z
CREATED:20260220T003729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T003729Z
UID:10000229-1778245200-1778248800@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:Material Histories: Belief\, Magic and the Supernatural: the Power of Objects
DESCRIPTION:We live surrounded by material things. Some are mundane and utilitarian\, others exotic objects of desire\, but all our belongings have something to say about who we are and how we live. Objects reflect both culture and history. Individually and collectively\, they shape our lives\, link us to others and connect us to the past. Yet objects are often strangely absent from accounts of past lives. This seminar series aims to unpack some of the stories that objects can tell about the present and about the past.  We also hope to provide a forum for discussion for those of us interested in material histories. We aim to cast the net widely\, with no limitations on either time or space. \n  \nFirst speaker: \nA Boot in the Wall: Folk Magic in Gold-Rush Victoria? \nThis talk starts with a single\, mud-caked leather boot found sealed inside a small compartment in a Ballarat building and asks why anyone would hide footwear in a wall. Drawing on the Australian Magic Research Project’s fieldwork in Victoria\, I explore concealed shoes as protective charms\, links to British and European folk belief\, and what these quiet acts of “everyday magic” reveal about anxiety\, migration and community life in nineteenth-century Australia. \nDr David Waldron is Associate Professor of History at Federation University Australia. His research focuses on folklore\, local history and community heritage. His works include Sign of the Witch\, Snarls from the Tea-Tree and Aradale: The Making of a Haunted Asylum\, and the award-winning podcast Tales from Rat City. \n  \nSecond speaker: \nRuma Besar (The Big House): Encountering the Supernatural in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands \nThis paper focuses on Oceania House\, a colonial-era mansion located in the Australian Indian Ocean Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Now privately owned\, it was formerly home to the Clunies Ross family\, who operated a coconut plantation using the labour of “Malay” indentured workers until the islands’ integration with Australia in 1984. Known locally as Ruma Besar or “the Big House\,” it is believed by the local Cocos Malays to be a site of supernatural activity following the departure of its original owners. This research situates these beliefs within the broader Malay-Muslim context and considers what they reveal about tensions between official heritage narratives and local understandings of the past. In doing so\, it examines how supernatural beliefs provide a means of engaging with difficult histories and heritage and its impact on the present day lives of the community. \nMelathi Saldin is a Lecturer in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies at Deakin University. An archaeologist and critical heritage scholar\, Melathi’s research looks at the relationship between difficult heritage\, local communities and cultural resilience. She is an International Member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and Co-Chair of the Sri Lanka ICOMOS National Scientific Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage. She is co-editor of the Routledge Handbook of Heritage Destruction (2023). \n  \nMaterial Histories is presented by Old Treasury Building in partnership with Deakin University and Australian Catholic University.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/material-histories-belief-magic-and-the-supernatural-the-power-of-objects/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free,Material Histories
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260407T015256Z
CREATED:20260112T215959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T015256Z
UID:10000219-1776384000-1776470399@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:World Haemophilia Day
DESCRIPTION:Tonight\, Old Treasury Building will turn red in support of World Haemophilia Day. Join us as we raise awareness of haemophilia\, von Willebrand disease\, rare clotting factor deficiencies\, inherited platelet disorders and other rare bleeding disorders. \nThis year’s theme\, ‘Diagnosis: First step to care’ highlights the hundreds of thousands of people with bleeding disorders worldwide – including women and girls – whose lack of a diagnosis means they are missing out on basic care and support. \n#WHD2026 #LightitupRed @HaemophiliaFoundationAustralia \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-haemophilia-day/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260324T214148Z
CREATED:20260324T034929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T214148Z
UID:10000232-1775174400-1775260799@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:Good Friday Appeal 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Good Friday Appeal is a charity that raises money to enable The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne to provide world class care for our children.\n2026 marks the 95th Appeal\, bringing all sectors of the community together to raise funds. From spare change to major fundraisers\, every contribution helps deliver world-class care. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple and green for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/good-friday-appeal-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260216T005757Z
CREATED:20260205T033706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T005757Z
UID:10000223-1774629000-1774632600@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Matt Golding\, Political Cartoonist of the Year
DESCRIPTION:Join Political Cartoonist of the Year Matt Golding and last year’s winner Megan Herbert as they discuss Behind the Lines 2025 with the exhibition curator Matthew Jones. \nBoth hailing from Melbourne (there must be something in the water)\, Matt Golding currently draws political cartoons for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. A second-time winner of this award\, he is also a Walkley Award-winner and has received multiple Stanley Awards from his peers at the Australian Cartoonists Association. Megan Herbert is a cartoonist\, illustrator\, and writer whose work appears in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. 2024 was her first time being Political Cartoonist of the Year. Matt and Megan will reflect on what being Political Cartoonist of the Year means\, and how they work to distil complex ideas into short\, witty cartoons. \nThis talk is presented as part of the exhibition\, ‘Behind the Lines 2025: Are we Rolling’ on display at the Old Treasury Building from 2 March to 3 May 2026. \n‘Behind the Lines’ is a travelling exhibition developed by the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House\, and is proudly supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach program\, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-matt-golding-political-cartoonist-of-the-year/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260216T012345Z
CREATED:20260216T012345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T012345Z
UID:10000227-1774483200-1774569599@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:World Myeloma Day
DESCRIPTION:Multiple myeloma blood cancer is reported to affect more than 176\,000 people worldwide each year. However\, this number likely underestimates the true impact of the disease. In many parts of the world\, myeloma is underdiagnosed or not consistently reported. \nMyeloma is the 2nd most common blood cancer\, but awareness remains low. Together\, we can change that. Every March\, people around the world come together for Myeloma Action Month to raise awareness\, inspire action\, and amplify the voices of those impacted by multiple myeloma. \nMyeloma Action Month is about the people\, families\, care partners\, health professionals\, and communities who refuse to be defined by myeloma. \nThis March\, let’s show the world what makes us #MoreThanMyeloma \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-myeloma-day/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260112T215125Z
CREATED:20260112T215125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T215125Z
UID:10000218-1773532800-1773619199@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:International Long Covid Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Since 2019 SARS-CoV-2 has been destroying and taking lives across the globe. Over the years\, more and more people have been devastated by the long-lasting health and financial impacts of a Covid infection. The need for more awareness and advocacy has never been greater. \nIn 2023 Long Covid patients\, caregivers and allies began this Long Covid awareness campaign to unite people across the globe to increase Long Covid visibility\, prevent COVID infections\, empower patients\, share support and resources\, educate about the symptoms of Long Covid and highlight the need to fund relevant research. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in teal for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/international-long-covid-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260216T005629Z
CREATED:20260216T005629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T005629Z
UID:10000225-1773331200-1773334800@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:Media Literacy and Political Cartoons in the classroom (for Educators)
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Australian Democracy is excited to work with The Old Treasury Building to present an online Teacher Professional Development: Media Literacy and Political Cartoons in the classroom. \nThis online session will provide tips and resources to help you use political cartoons in the classroom to build students’ media literacy skills. Join discussions about how to analyse cartoons with students\, and how you can work with students to create their own cartoons as a way to use their voice on issues important to them. With special guest Fiona Katauskas. \nBe prepared for an interactive session with activities to spark your thinking and discussions with other educators. Book online to secure your spot. \nThe Behind the Lines travelling exhibition is on at the Old Treasury Building from 2 March 2026 to 3 May 2026. \n‘Behind the Lines’ is a travelling exhibition developed by the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House\, and is proudly supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach program\, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/media-literacy-and-political-cartoons-in-the-classroom-for-educators/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260112T214537Z
CREATED:20260112T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214537Z
UID:10000217-1772928000-1773532799@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every three days\, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. \nThe aim of National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is to raise awareness of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their impact on patients and families\, increase an understanding of the work of Maddie’s Visit and the services offered\, and to seek the Australian community’s support through both blood and stem cell donations\, which patients rely on to stay alive. \nNational Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is afiliated with Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/national-bone-marrow-failure-syndrome-awareness-week-2026/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20251208T004746Z
CREATED:20251208T004746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T004746Z
UID:10000209-1772755200-1772841599@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:World Lymphoedema Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month\, and Old Treasury Building is lighting up in blue and teal to raise awareness of lymphoedema. \nLymphoedema is the term given to swellingresulting from malfunction of the lymphatic system. It impacts adversely on the physical\, emotional\, social and financialwellbeing of people living with the condition. \n#ShineALightOnLymphoedema #ShineALight #Lymphoedema #WLD \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in blue and teal for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-lymphoedema-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
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